Patent Legal Assistant Permanent

Fabulous full service law firm located in the Toronto, downtown core is growing! The firm is seeking to hire a Patent Legal Assistant.

•      Draft pro forma responses to official actions based on client instructions on patent files, prepare drafts of reporting letters, and format and finalize agreements.
• Handle inquiries from clients and internal contacts and independently prepare routine correspondence, involving professionals when necessary.
• Organize client requests and independently keep track of due dates and deadlines on upcoming patent files, consulting with professionals as appropriate.
• Follow-up with clients and/or foreign associates to ensure instructions are received on time to meet all deadlines.
• Prepare accounts and manage pre-bills, and have a working proficiency with accounting and billing procedures.
• Patent prosecution experience
• Must be able to keep the lines of communication open at all times with the partner
• 5+ years direct patent work experience as an administrative assistant or a clerk. Life sciences and/or corporate background would also be an asset.
• Proficiency in the preparation and filing of Canadian, US and PCT patent applications.   Knowledge of Trademarks would also be an asset.
• Working knowledge of Inprotech and CIPO’s online systems would be an asset.